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Healthy avocado salmon roll with sushi rice garnished with sesame seeds

Healthy Avocado Salmon Roll

Enjoy a delicious and nutritious sushi roll made with sashimi-grade salmon, ripe avocado, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sushi rice
  • 400 g Short-grain sushi rice
  • 530 ml Water
  • 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
For the rolls
  • 225 g Sashimi-grade salmon, chilled
  • 150 g Ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 100 g English cucumber, julienned
  • 4 sheets Roasted nori
For serving
  • 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Wasabi paste
  • 1 tbsp Pickled ginger

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess surface starch.
  2. Cook the rice according to package instructions using 530ml of water.
  3. While the rice is hot, transfer it to a bowl and fold in the rice vinegar, maple syrup, and salt using a slicing motion with a spatula.
  4. Gently fan the rice while folding to create a glossy sheen, then let it sit until it reaches room temperature.
  5. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo rolling mat covered with plastic wrap.
  6. Moisten your hands with vinegar-water (Tezu) and spread a thin, even layer of seasoned rice over the nori, leaving a small margin at the top edge.
  7. Layer sliced salmon, avocado, and julienned cucumber across the center of the rice.
  8. Using the bamboo mat, tightly roll the nori into a cylinder, applying firm but gentle pressure.
  9. Using a sharp, non-serrated knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. Keep the soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger separate to maintain taste and freshness. Best enjoyed fresh.